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Bethlehem Iznaq Chin-Chain

Posted by Lynn Ardent on September 26, 2015 at 7:13pm
This is a repost with better photography of a lovely 5-strand iznaq or chin-chain from Bethlehem. This is a large and heavy piece with strong hooks, hand made chains, a special filigree focal bead, and an old and worn Thaler. This necklace was attached to the headdress (shatweh) and worn under the chin. The classic example of the Bethlehem chin chain has seven strands and is called a "sabe' 'rwah" or seven-souls necklace. This one has five souls.
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Tags: bethlehem, chain, chin, iznaq, necklace, palestine, palestinian, znag, znaq
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  • Peter Hoesli September 27, 2015 at 7:36am

    Dear Lynn; Many thanks for posting this beauty. I just love to see Palestinian jewelry being taken care of so well! Congratulations. Peter

  • SARAH CORBETT September 27, 2015 at 8:24pm
    Stunning
  • Lynn Ardent September 28, 2015 at 5:06am

    Thank you Sarah and Peter for your kind comments.  This was one of the first few pieces of ethnic jewelry I collected.

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